Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alopecurus
ID:
892078

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich. ex Mirb.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 116 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891413

Common Names

  • Poa alopecurus
  • Foxtail Meadow-grass
  • Fox-tail Poa

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Description

Poa alopecurus (also called Fox-tail Meadow-grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Poa alopecurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Poa alopecurus has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poa alopecurus is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Poa alopecurus

Poa alopecurus can be found in the western United States, especially in the Rocky Mountains. It is a perennial grass that grows in alpine meadows and other high-altitude areas.

Poa alopecurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poa alopecurus?

Poa alopecurus

What is the common name of Poa alopecurus?

Foxtail bluegrass

Where is Poa alopecurus native to?

Europe and North America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Charles-François Brisseau de Mirbel (1776-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416454-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].